Nesta
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Archduchess Dame Nesta de’Ebonydaryth of Slaughter Creek, CK
”Come to the dark side....I have cookies.”
"Because I'm the pretty one, that's why."
"Nesta, Dame of Badassness" - Hannibal
at CK Kingdom Quest, Traitor's Gate, June 26, 2011. Negotiating the fire wire at Sylvanista's lair
Biography
Nesta started larp-ing in January 2005 on the campus of Baylor University. Nesta first started playing Amtgard at Spring War 2006 (? the memory is fuzzy), goaded on by warnings to avoid the game like the plague. Of course, she went to that Spring War, and eventually joined Amtgard when her HFS park became inactive.
Nesta currently plays in the Barony of Slaughter Creek, Celestial Kingdom.
Nesta is known for her flamboyant garb - both the garb she wears, and the garb she creates for other people. She is notorious for fighting in a bikini top and wearing cropped bodices for feast and court, even in the "harsh" Texas winters. She is "the one that makes those badass pants."
Interesting Facts
• Drives the sexiest El Camino in the world...when it isn't broken down in her parents' driveway.
• Can, and will, pull alpha on you with malice aforethought.
• Was told that she is "not an artist." Heh. You keep thinking that one.
• Can make stripy pants without a pattern, and occasionally even without measurements. However, hates sewing t-tunics for herself (even with a pattern) because...they just don't look right!
• Is, in fact, an English professor.
• Loves the color turquoise. Loves the color blue in general.
• is 1/3 of Sylvaenesta.
• Does, by Krix's own unofficial admission, break Kricket's law along with Wicket. However, he refuses to officially admit this exception.
Affiliated Groups
• Member of the Barony of Slaughter Creek, Celestial Kingdom
• ILBF - Guard of the Body #4
• Yarnies
Belted Family
In Amtgard:
- Knight of the Crown: Nesta was knighted by her knight, Dame Sylvanista, under the authority of the 48th monarch of the Celestial Kingdom, Sir Blackwolf Wyngarde, at Gathering of the Clans 2014.
- Was squired to Dame Sylvanista de’Ebonydaryth of Nocturnis, Celestial Kingdom. Is still, and will always be, a "shire-squire" (see Sylvanista's profile for details).
- Nesta has one Woman-at-Arms, Kyria, of Land's End in the Kingdom of Rivermoor, and one Squire, Inga of Kaembryge in the Celestial Kingdom.
In HFS:
- Melena, along with Squire Zee Ki Yal Nutgrinder, was first squired to Sir Yonwe of Drandmir
- who was squired, along with Sir Nezzerin, to Sir Caerid Locke of Drandmir
- Melena was then squired to Sir Martock of Drandmir
- who was squired to Dame Elsha of Drandmir
- who was squired to Sir Kalen of Drandmir
- who was squired to Sir Sasha Windwalker of Barad Duin
- who was squired to Sir Kalen of Drandmir
- who was squired to Dame Elsha of Drandmir
- her "bubba squire" was Squire Orlandu Nutgrinder
Notable Accomplishments
• Knighted for Service in Drandmir October 24, 2009. However, everyone else in HFS seems to think she's an art knight.
For Nesta's other HFS accomplishments, check out her HFS wiki page at Melena.
Amtgard:
• Park Regent of Nocturnis - March 2011-September 2011; September 2011 - May 2012
• awarded title of Lady at CK Midreign August 2011
• awarded title of Countess at CK Coronation May 2013
• Regent of the Celestial Kingdom May 2012 - May 2013
• Khaleesi (Monarch) of the Celestial Kingdom May 2013-November 2013
• Park Regent of Griffons Keep - January 2014 - April 2014
• awarded title of Archduchess by King Distan at Gathering of the Clans July 2015
Additional Images
Melena's 'good side'...Spring War 2007.
Spring War 2008 - Women's Tourney
Loki, Sylvanista, and Nesta at Spring War 2011
Nesta fighting with Darphius at CK Quals April 2012
More Information
From CK Coronation Reign 46:
Nesta (monster)
Armor: any worn
Weapons:
Any weapon, shield or bow.
Any weapon used is considered Dragon Slaying.
Immunities:
protection from projectiles: this extends to equipment
immunity to all non-spirit magic: this extends to equipment
immunity to fire this extends to equipment
Natural Lives: 1
Abilities & Traits:
Circle of protection(unlimited)
teleport self only(unlimited)
Heal(unlimited)
Mend(unlimited)
All of Nesta's equipment is indestructible and she can block white weapons without dying.
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